Your client has had difficulty swallowing food and pills.Which of the following actions would be most helpful to her when swallowing medications?

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Offering small amounts of water just before taking the pill and following it with at least 240 mL water can help the client swallow the medication safely and effectively. Tiltling the head backward can increase the risk of choking, crushing pills can alter their effectiveness, and placing the client in a lateral position and putting the pill on the back of the tongue can also increase the risk of choking.

Your Client Has Had Difficulty Swallowing Food and Pills